Greater availability of mobile ECMO (Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) teams for patients failing standard ACLS in the field or ED.
Increases sensitivity for identifying acute coronary occlusions. Efficiency in the Emergency Department - ACEP What's New in Emergency Cardiology?
Strategies to reduce "boarding" include streamlined protocols for admitting patients who clearly meet inpatient criteria early in their visit. Innovation Impact on Care hs-cTn Protocols 🏥 New Technologies & Clinical Support Modern guidelines
Epinephrine remains foundational, but routine use of calcium and sodium bicarbonate is discouraged unless specific indications (like hyperkalemia) are present. 🫀 Acute Heart Failure & Arrhythmias recent-onset patients to reduce admissions.
Continued debate between "rate vs. rhythm" control in the ED, with a growing trend toward early cardioversion for stable, recent-onset patients to reduce admissions. 🏥 New Technologies & Clinical Support
Modern guidelines emphasize considering beta-blockers (e.g., esmolol) or double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) for shock-resistant rhythms.
is evolving rapidly, with 2025-2026 bringing significant shifts in how clinicians manage acute cardiac events. The focus has moved toward precision diagnostics, AI-driven triage, and more aggressive early interventions for refractory cases. 🚑 Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) & Triage